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PlayStation 3 leads software race for 2008

By Stevie Smith Feb 19, 2008, 8:07 GMT

When it comes to home console software performance, few could argue against 2007 going into the history books as Microsoft’s year. However, with no Halo 4 or BioShock 2 to help further the Xbox 360’s impressive gaming run, the format playing field is once again wide open for all comers. But who will win out in 2008? Sony looks to be heading toward a bumber software year in 2008. Credit MNgilen/Flickr

Sony looks to be heading toward a bumber software year in 2008. Credit MNgilen/FlickrWell, according to a Top 25 games of 2008 list published this month by downloadable PDF magazine D+PAD, it would appear that the Xbox 360 is once again positioning itself for superiority regarding strength in numbers. However, placing quantity to one side, the PlayStation 3 looks to be securing expectations with a number of 2007 titles delayed into 2008, while the Wii will be popping up here and there with the odd gem or two. Specifically, D+PAD’s (strictly objective) list reveals that Microsoft has six console exclusives of note within the year’s top 25 titles, while Sony has four and Nintendo has but three -- the remaining twelve titles are multi-platform. Yet, of Microsoft’s six games, only one, Alan Wake (7), is positioned in the top ten rankings, while all four of Sony’s make the grade, as do two of Nintendo’s.Of those upper echelon entrants from Sony and Nintendo, Mario Kart Wii sits in tenth, while sci-fi shooter Killzone 2 (PS3) takes ninth position, and the long-awaited granddaddy of racing, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue (PS3) occupies sixth.Of those exclusives making up the top five, Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii) holds fourth spot, while LittleBigPlanet (PS3) and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3) steal in for third and second respectively. Unsurprisingly, the title of most anticipated game of the year (still) belongs to Grand Theft Auto IV (360, PS3).Here’s the Top 25 list in full… do you agree with D+PAD’s placement choices? Think Fable 2 and Halo Wars should be higher than the early 20s? Gobsmacked to see Resistance 2 only manage seventeenth? Drop a few comment bombs. 25 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Multi)24 Soul Calibur IV (360,PS3)23 Tom Clancy’s Endwar (360,PS3)22 Condemned 2: Bloodshot (360,PS3)21 Halo Wars (360)20 Fable 2 (360)19 No More Heroes (Wii)18 Tomb Raider Underworld (Multi)17 Resistance 2 (PS3)16 Splinter Cell Conviction (360,PC)15 Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (360,PS3,PC)14 Far Cry 2 (360,PS3,PC)13 Ninja Gaiden 2 (360)12 Banjo Kazooie (360)11 Silent Hill V (360,PS3)10 Mario Kart Wii (Wii)9 Killzone 2 (PS3)8 Fallout 3 (360,PS3,PC)7 Alan Wake (360,PC)6 Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)5 Rock Band (Multi)4 Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)3 LittleBigPlanet (PS3)2 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)1 Grand Theft Auto IV (360, PS3)

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eso deezFeb 19th, 2008 - 15:05:31

Resistance 2 will prove to be better than alot of games that ranked higher on this list. We shall see...

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Thomas LeeFeb 19th, 2008 - 16:02:13

I agree. Resistance 2 being 17th is completely underrated considering How good #1 was and the information of the release thus far. Bad call on this one.

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Tramp00Feb 19th, 2008 - 17:07:02

resistance was great,cant wait for the next.
i think that if a game comes out on 1 platfrom it is exclusive,put many of the xbox 360 'exclusives' come out on pc to.(alan wake)
pc game can be played with a ps3 using linex so it not really that exclusive.

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jaimeFeb 20th, 2008 - 04:26:47

what is alan wake?

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ManinblackFeb 20th, 2008 - 08:56:47

No FF XIII, that's Dec '08, that'll be a blockbuster for PS3 like MGS4.

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Bourne_Feb 20th, 2008 - 10:02:57

I'm glad to see every comment has been on how Resistance 2 should be much higher. I definitely agree, Little Big Planet and Resistance 2 are definitely the games I am most excited for this year. and how is banjo kazooie or whatever even mentionable on here, i mean honestly...

Not to mention all the games havnt been announced. Like I doubt Final Fantasy will come in 2008, but if so, im not personally interested but it shld be up there. Infamous, by sucker punch, that looks better then alotta games up there.

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SeanFeb 21st, 2008 - 13:41:03

Gears Of War is obviously missing from the list...

Lets place that, quite modestly, safely in the top 5. Microsoft have hit their prime cycle. They will have a massive exclusive launch every xmas. Halo, Gears, Halo, Gears. and so on.

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nickFeb 23rd, 2008 - 10:01:40

the only game i really care mostly about is grand theft auto 4 on ps3

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